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Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce risk of heart failure
27 June 2012
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may significantly reduce heart failure risk, suggests a new data analysis from the US.
10 August 2009
A combination of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders.
The U.S. researchers recruited 187 children with verbal apraxia who had received vitamin E plus polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation. Following supplementation, 181 families (97%) reported “dramatic improvements in a number of areas”, said the researchers. These included speech, behavior, eye contact, and other sensory issues.
Verbal apraxia is not only a speech disorder but rather a complex syndrome that affects a person’s neurologic function. A subgroup of children is characterized by autism, sensory issues, low muscle tone, food allergy, coordination problems, and impaired gastrointestinal function. The presence of multiple allergies and intestinal problems are associated with nutritional deficiencies including vitamin E, omega-3, and carnitine.
Work is ongoing in this area, with the a clinical study and protocol designed to continue to understand the impact omega-3 and vitamin E have on autism and verbal apraxia, and to begin to determine the underlying mechanisms in verbal apraxia. (1)
27 June 2012
Increased intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may significantly reduce heart failure risk, suggests a new data analysis from the US.
12 July 2013
A new US study suggests that high blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids may increase the risk of developing aggressive prostate cancer. Experts commented that the study showed no evidence of a causal relationship. However, as there is a wealth of data supporting the health benefits of an increased intake of omega 3 fatty acids, including the prevention of prostate cancer, people should not alter their behavior based on the indications found in this study.
18 June 2014
A new study from Turkey found that severe vitamin D deficiency is very common in pregnant women and their newborns.